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Digital War in the Middle East: Cyber Threats in Israel-Iran Conflict

The Forrester Wave™: Managed Detection and Response, Q2 2023

Digital War in the Middle East: Cyber Threats in Israel-Iran Conflict

In light of the subsequent escalation of tensions and attacks in cyberspace, there are also strategic advantages to dealing with cyberspace. By enabling messages to be transmitted in the context of strategic conflict between two states, it allows conflict to develop without drastic measures and will shape the rules of cyber warfare in the coming decade.

The cyber war between Israel and Iran, especially as it has evolved over the last two years, is an example of a strategic and technological learning competition in which both sides have something to gain but may pay a price.
In this report, we will shed light on the repercussions of the tension between the two countries in the cyber world by examining various attacks, various malware activities and various phishing campaigns by examining threat actors or groups.

Key Highlights:

Pre-1979 Relations: Iran and Israel had peaceful relations, with Iran being the second state to recognize Israel despite initial opposition to the partition of Palestine.
Post-Revolution Shift: After the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran, under Khomeini, cut all ties with Israel, seized the Israeli Embassy in Tehran, and handed it over to the Palestine Liberation Organization.
Pan-Islamist Identity: Iran aimed to position itself as a Pan-Islamist power, supporting the Palestinian cause and opposing the Arab countries' perceived abandonment of this cause.
Escalation in Cyberspace: Over the past 10-15 years, the rivalry between Iran and Israel has intensified in cyberspace, with both nations engaging in cyber warfare.
Cyber Capabilities: Both Iran and Israel have developed advanced cyber capabilities, leading to attacks on each other’s infrastructures, military institutions, and government agencies.
Stuxnet Worm: The most notable cyberattack was the Stuxnet Worm, which targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities. This attack is widely attributed to Western states, including Israel.
These developments reflect the broader, ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, now extended into the digital realm, where cyberattacks play a significant role in their adversarial relationship.

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Digital War in the Middle East: Cyber Threats in Israel-Iran Conflict